Introduction

The Austrian Association of Consulting Engineers is a legally
established body of independent consulting engineers who offer their services in
every field of technology and natural science. The consulting engineer is an
experienced specialist. His services, which combine a broad technical background
with an objective view, are directed toward protecting the interests of his client
and insuring superior engineering at the lowest commensurate cost.

The Austrian Association of Consulting Engineers represents the professional and
business interests of its members in order to influence national and European
legislation affecting the profession and to obtain the best possible business
conditions for Consulting Engineers.

The Association creates framework conditions such as non-binding calculation
recommendations, general terms of business and insurance framework programme for
Consulting Engineers.

The Austrian Association of Consulting Engineers promotes the image and the
expertise of its members.

Through the ACA, the Austrian umbrella organisation of the
profession, the Austrian Association of Consulting Engineers is member of FIDIC and
EFCA.